Glandular

GLANDULAR IMBALANCES

Low Thyroid
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by an under-active thyroid gland.

	Muscles stiff in morning, feel need to limber up.
	Fail to feel rested, even after sleeping long hours.
	Feel "creaky" after sitting still for some time.
	Heart seems to miss beats or turn "flip-flops".
	Nauseated in morning.
	Start slow in morning, gain speed in afternoon.
	Motion sickness when traveling.
	Dizzy in morning or when moving up and down.
	Cold hands or feet.
	Sensitivity to cold, prefer warm climate.
	Hair scanty, dry, brittle, dull, lusterless, lifeless.
	Hair loss from outer third of eyebrows.
	Flaky, dry, rough skin.
	Sleeplessness, restlessness., sleep disturbances.
	Poor short term memory, forgetfulness.
	Poor response to exercising.
	Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
	High cholesterol , cholesterol deposits on eyelids.
	Constipation, less than one bowel movement daily.
	"Go to pieces" easily, cry easily.
	Dislike working under pressure, being watched.
	Diminished sex drive, lack of sexual desire.
	Gain weight easily, fail to lose on diets.
	Difficulty concentrating, easily distracted.
	Yellowish tint to skin on hands or feet.
	Cracks in bottom of heels.
	Clogged sinuses.
	Low pulse rate.
	Low body temperature, especially at bed rest.
	Recurrent infections.
	Depression.
	Headaches.
	Puffiness of face or eyes.
	Swelling of hands or ankles.
	Irritability, mood swings.
	Multiple food allergies/sensitivities.
	These worse at night: coughing, hoarseness, muscle cramps.
	FEMALE: Lumpy breasts, cystic breasts.
	FEMALE: Menstrual irregularity, excess flow, premenstrual syndrome.

Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) may be the most under-diagnosed of all conditions. That is because the conventional laboratory tests for it are misleading. There may be enough thyroid hormone in the bloodstream but that does not necessarily mean that it is getting to all of the cells that need it. Nutrients that support thyroid function include iodine, selenium, cysteine and the B-complex vitamins. For effective nutritional support for the thyroid, see Thyroid Support Formula.

Low Adrenals
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by under-active adrenal glands.

	Eyes sensitive to bright lights, headlights, sunlight.
	Tightness or "lump" in throat, hurts under stress.
	Inability to cope with stressful events.
	Form gooseflesh easily or "cold sweats".
	Voice rises to high pitch or is "lost" during stress.
	Easily shaken up or startled from unexpected noise.
	Prefer being alone, uneasy when center of attention.
	Blood pressure fluctuates, sometimes too low.
	Perfectionist, set high standards.
	Avoid complaints, try to ignore inconveniences.
	Work off worries, things left undone cause concern.
	Allergies (e.g., skin rash, hay fever, asthma, etc.).
	Mood swings, tendency to cry easily.
	Difficulty relaxing.
	Emotional upsets cause complete exhaustion.
	Unusual craving for salt.
	Perspire excessively, sweating of hands or feet.
	More than usual neck, head, shoulder tension.
	Blood pressure decreases when going from a lying position to a standing position.

Reduce concentrated sugars and sweets of all kinds in the diet, as well as caffeine and alcohol. The nutrients that the adrenal glands especially require are vitamin C, pantothenic acid, potassium, vitamin E and choline. See Stress Formula and Adrenal Support Formula.

Female Glands
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by under-active female glands.

	Irregular or discomforting menstrual periods.
	Hot flashes, night sweats.
	Nervousness, depression, mood swings.
	Have had uterus and/or ovaries removed.
	Lost or diminished sex drive.
	Breast swelling before or during periods.
	Unable to have children because of sterility (not because of age or operation).

Nutrients that support female glandular function include vitamin E, vitamin B-6, and vitamin C. For specific glandular support, over and above what is possible with vitamins and minerals alone, see Female Multi-glandular Formula.

Prostate
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a mal/low functioning of the prostate gland.

	Difficulty urinating -- starting, burning.
	Above associated with back or leg pains.
	Have to urinate more than twice during night.
	Prostate trouble or prostate surgery.
	Lost or diminished sex drive.

Nutrients that support male glandular function include vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, prostate and testes concentrates, and the following amino acids: alanine, glycine and glutamic acid. For specific glandular support, over and above what is possible with vitamins and minerals alone, see Prostate Formula and Male Multi-glandular Formula.